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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,184.80, 23,709.62 and 9,630.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,184.80, 23,709.62 and 9,630.12 is: 13,286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,184.80 : 23,709.62 = 9,630.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,184.80/23,709.62 = 9,630.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,184.80x = 23,709.62 × 9,630.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,184.80x = 228,326,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,326,485.75/17,184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.54

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